Foster
Attribution, Pedigree and Legacy: interpreting 190 George Street, East Melbourne
An historical and architectural study of 190 George Street, East Melbourne. Includes information about the original owner and her family, subsequent owners, the architect and stylistic influences.
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East Melbourne, George Street 178 - Burchett
1865. Corben and Wilson commenced foundations. Erection for William Bowen, chemist of 43 Collins Street - owner/occupier. Occupied to 1872c. This site was old No.7 in George Street.
1873-91. Jenkin Collier - owner/occupier. Was deeply involved in Land Boom Speculations.
1877. W. Lawrence to build additions.
1894-95. Name mentioned: Rev. Dr. Bevan.
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East Melbourne, Hotham Street 148 - Burchett
1871-95. Rate Book shows 3 room cottage on site.
1895. MCC BR: Richard Noall of 480 Napier Street, Fitzroy to build house for Mrs. Leckey. Philip E. Kennedy - architect.
1896. Mrs. Hannah Boyle - owner. Sarah Higginson - occupier.
1900. Sarah Leckey - owner. Dr. Thos. Foster - occupier.
No. 148 is white centre house in photo.
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East Melbourne, Powlett Street 164, 166, 168, 170 - Burchett
1870. Nos.168-170 mentioned: R. Besant - owner. Occupiers: Collins, the other vacant.
1873-82. Name mentioned: No.170. Charles W. Foster. Also mentioned: No.166 (should probably be No.168) John F. Deegan.
1875. Nos.168-170. Names mentioned: R. Besant - owner. Occupiers: Walerstrom and Foster.
1881. Two more cottages built, Nos.164 and 166.
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